All Blog Posts Tagged 'facts' - Mom Bloggers Club2015-08-03T01:28:33Zhttp://www.mombloggersclub.com/profiles/blog/feed?tag=facts&xn_auth=noWhy people sticks to horoscopestag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2014-12-08:988554:BlogPost:15373612014-12-08T11:06:56.000ZJulia Gomeshttp://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/JuliaGomes
<p>The habit of reading daily horoscopes now becomes prevalent among wider sections of people. Not only daily magazines are the source for horoscopes, now with advanced technology one can simply check their horoscopes daily through mobile phones. The basic theme may state that millions of people were born on the same day at the same time but irrationally everyone will have a unique way of living.</p>
<p><b>Scientifically proven facts</b></p>
<p>Betram Forer, the psychologist of period 1948 has…</p>
<p>The habit of reading daily horoscopes now becomes prevalent among wider sections of people. Not only daily magazines are the source for horoscopes, now with advanced technology one can simply check their horoscopes daily through mobile phones. The basic theme may state that millions of people were born on the same day at the same time but irrationally everyone will have a unique way of living.</p>
<p><b>Scientifically proven facts</b></p>
<p>Betram Forer, the psychologist of period 1948 has given a set of personality tests to his students by telling them that they are receiving their own unique outline. After rating all those accurate rates, everyone is found to have an identical outline as stated as own description by everyone. This experiment has been repeated hundreds of times by proving the similar results. Philosopher Julian Bagging has stated that typical prediction might say things have been difficult but there is the opportunity for resolution on the horizon and so it does that cunning trick of reflecting back to everyone, the reality that life is quite difficult but also it offers hope of improvement. Nowadays, few may think as reading our horoscopes is a collective self-deception we present our self, but it is not true. The real fact lies behind the star quotes is it will give you the sense of boosting naturally with positive scope and in case of negative star quotes the reader may be much concentrated on his daily deeds thus to avoid dissatisfactions. According to Dr Margaret Hamilton, a psychologist at the University of Wisconsin, the 70 percent of information in newspaper horoscopes is positive that gives the readers an escape from daily anxieties as it makes them to grow up few fairy tales without questioning.</p>
<p><b>How to approach the sign facts</b></p>
<p>The psychological horoscope analysis is a remarkable achievement within contemporary astrology. By simply combining the use of astrological insight with modern psychology will give a detailed portrait of one’s personality. The psychological horoscope analysis is thy able to discuss one’s basic psychological type like strength and weaknesses. The main characters within one’s psyche say both conscious and unconscious aspects of personality. The psychological atmosphere during one’s childhood and within their family will also be reflected in one’s mental analysis. The typical patterns in one’s relationships can be accessed through this kind of analysis with well-planned path towards integration and development. Well, these factors tend to prove the effect of horoscopes on one’s personality and well-being. Now the growing trend of internet includes online horoscope services through numerous sites assigned for it. One of the pages like <a href="http://www.sunsigns.org/2015-taurus-horoscope/"><b>http://www.sunsigns.org/2015-taurus-horoscope/</b></a> will give detailed horoscopic aspects of Taurus sign for the upcoming year 2015. One can also check other signs to welcome 2015 with predictable changes and well-planned progress. Here it gives the users a positive attitude to approach the upcoming year with fresh attitude to approach the targets within one’s progress. Whatever the action be like education, health, wedding and business decisions, the horoscopes will help the people to calculate their own needs and abilities to handle all such situations. The researchers are thus agreed to the fact that the horoscopes let the person to plan, value and progress for future with present positive approach.</p>Liebster Award!!!!tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2014-09-10:988554:BlogPost:15196212014-09-10T01:30:00.000ZHope Brissettehttp://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/HopeBrissette
<div class="article-content entry-content"><h1 class="entry-title"><span>Hi everyone! The awesome </span><a href="http://mycountryhaven.com/2014/04/02/liebster-award/" target="_blank"><span>My Country Haven</span></a><span> nominated me for the Liebster Award! This is basically a meet and greet for bloggers, a really cool way to get to know each other better, and a good way to find check out some new blogs! I am so excited to take part in this.…</span></h1>
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<div class="entry-content"><span><strong>Here’s what we do with the Liebster Award:<br/> - Acknowledge the blogger who nominated you and display your award.<br/> - Answer eleven questions that the blogger gives you.<br/> - Give eleven random facts about yourself.<br/> - Nominate eleven blogs (with 200 followers or less) that you think are deserving of the award<br/> - Let the bloggers know you nominated them.<br/> - Give them eleven questions to answer.</strong></span><span><br/></span> <br/> <span><strong>Here are the questions from </strong></span><a href="http://mycountryhaven.com/2014/04/02/liebster-award/" target="_blank"><span><strong>My Country Haven</strong></span></a><span><strong> and my answers.</strong></span></div>
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<div class="entry-content"><strong><span>1. Do you prefer coffee or tea? Hot or cold?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>I recently did a cleanse. I did not intend on cutting coffee out but three days in my body purged tons of toxins. When I woke up the next day I did not want coffee!?! It was crazy. So now I am a complete tea drinker. I drink tea all day long!</strong></span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <strong><span>2. What is your favorite season &amp; why?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <strong><span>We rarely have a true Fall in California so when that crisp air and the smell of leaves and apples starts to settle in it in instantly puts me in a good mood.</span> </strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <strong><span>3. What is your favorite snack food?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>Chips are my weakness. I love salty snacks.</strong></span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <strong><span>4. Why did you decide to start blogging?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>I started blogging as a way to share information that I learned with other people. When </strong></span><span><strong>I worked in retail I enjoyed learning about all the items and teaching people about them. Now that I am at home full time with my son I can still pass on my knowledge with all of you. Basically I love to learn.</strong></span></div>
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<div class="entry-content"><strong><span>5. What are your 3 favorite hobbies?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>My 3 favorite hobbies would have to be writing, playing with my son and any kind of crafting.</strong></span></div>
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<div class="entry-content"><strong><span>6. What is your favorite holiday?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>Absolutely hands down Halloween. It lands right at the same time California Fall sets in. Actually the week before is usually in the 90's and then on Halloween night it rains. It has been that way as long as I can remember and I have lived here all my 34 years.</strong></span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <strong><span>7. If you could travel to one place, where would it be?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>I have always wanted to travel to Italy!! I am drawn to it.</strong></span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <strong><span>8. What is your favorite book?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>Wuthering Heights. We all read this book in high school but I do not remember it at all from my high school days. I picked this book back up when I was 29 and I am so happy I did. I can read it over and over again. My mom is also a fan of the story ( she has only watched the movies) she is now planning on reading the book. I love things my mom and I can do "together" since she lives in N.C. still. ( I recently sent her a hardbound copy from 1936)</strong></span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <strong><span>9. What is your favorite post that you’ve written? (Leave a Link!)</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>My favorite post was </strong></span><a href="http://mamascrazyhappylife.blogspot.com/2014/02/surviving-disneyland-with-toddler.html" target="_blank"><span><strong>Surviving Disneyland with a toddler.</strong></span></a><span><strong> We had just gotten back from our first trip with our son to Disneyland. It was spontaneous and I only had 2 days to prepare. I found allot of good info but I also learned a few things that I wanted to share when we returned. </strong></span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong><span>10. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be &amp; why?</span> </strong></span><br/> <br/> <strong><span>Japan!!! Ever since I can remember I have had a fascination with Japan and the Japanese culture. As I have gotten older it has just grown more. I always go back to the idea of what it would be like to live on such a beautiful island.</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <strong><span>11. What is your least favorite chore?</span></strong></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span><strong>This is a toss up between the bathrooms since I have boys in my house and the laundry because it s never ending. My husband cleans the living room and my father in law who lives with us takes care of the dishes. </strong></span><br/> <br/> <strong><span><u>11 Random Facts</u></span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>1. I wanted to be a white tiger trainer for most of my childhood.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>2. I am legally blind in my right eye.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>3. I had eye surgery at 3 years old.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>4. I have an unrealistic fear of sharks. They are in my pool, right?</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>5. I do not and have never driven. It scares the Bee Jeezus out of me.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>6. I have a sister who is 12 years younger than me.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>7. I have severe PTSD. I have had it</span></strong><br/> <strong><span> almost all my life.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>8. I am a Gemini with alot of Cancer traits. I am a Crazy Emotional Hermit Crab at times.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>9. My mother is an Astrologer.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>10. I hate Lip Gloss. It is high maintenance. I used to love it before I had my son.</span></strong><br/> <br/> <strong><span>11. I recently finished a cleanse. I thought I was going to die. I didn't and I feel great. I am now 90% vegan and 60% raw. </span></strong><br/> <br/> </div>
<div class="entry-content"><u><span>Here are my nominees</span></u><br/> <br/> <span>Pearl Dworkin</span><span> of <a href="http://www.glamologie.com/"><span>Glamologie</span></a></span> <br/> <br/> <span>Pamela</span> <span>of <a href="http://www.arookieparent.com/" target="_blank">A Rookie Parent</a></span><br/> <br/> <span>Lindsay Jarvis</span> <span>of <a href="http://caffeinatedmama.net/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Mama</a></span><br/> <br/> <span>Stephanie Corchado - Castaneda</span> <span>of <a href="http://freeprintablefun.org/" target="_blank">Free Printable Fun</a></span><br/> <br/> <span>Christina Shirley</span> <span>of <a href="http://www.momsmessymiracles.com/" target="_blank">Moms Messy Miracles</a></span><br/> <br/> <span><span>Meredith Hale</span> <span>of <a href="http://mommyatozblog.com/" target="_blank">Mommy at Oz Blog</a></span></span><br/> <br/> <span>Jen of <a href="http://jenjeniferjenny.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>Jen Jenifer Jenny</span></a> </span><br/> <br/> <span>Ronda Ogilvie of <a href="http://buckeyemomsmeet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Buckeye Moms Meet</a></span><br/> <br/> <span>Kristin Carbery of <a href="http://momentousmoms.com/" target="_blank">MOMentous Moms</a></span><br/> <br/> <span>Marilen Ph of </span><span><a href="http://marilen.ph/" target="_blank">Marilen Ph</a></span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span>Brittany Cretella of</span> <span><a href="http://www.izzybmakeup.com/izzy-b-makeup-blog/" target="_blank"><span>Izzy B</span> <span>Makeup</span></a></span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span>AND YOUR QUESTIONS</span><br/> <span>ARE.......................................................</span><br/> <span>DRUM ROLL PLEASE</span><br/> <span> </span><br/> <span>1) What inspired you to start blogging?</span><br/> <br/> <span>2)What is your CAN NOT LIVE without food?</span><br/> <br/> <span>3) Coffee or Tea and how do you take it?</span><br/> <br/> <span>4) What is your birthday? Do you know your sign?</span><br/> <br/> <span>5) Quality you dislike most about yourself and why?</span><br/> <br/> <span>6) Strangest job you ever had or dreamt of having?</span><br/> <br/> <span>7) Biggest Dreams not yet accomplished? </span></div>
<div class="entry-content"><br/> <span>8) Do you like to cook?</span><br/> <br/> <span>9) How long have you been blogging?</span><br/> <br/> <span>10) Where did you grow up?</span><br/> <br/> <span>11) Favorite Place to Relax?</span><br/> <br/> <span>Thank you so much for all your blogs. I have really enjoyed reading them. I look forward to future posts and keeping in touch! </span><br/> <span>XOXOXOXO Hope.</span><br/> <br/> <span>Please take a minute to follow by email so you never miss a post. Then head over to my Facebook to keep in touch as well. You can find all my contact info at the top of this page under CONTACT ME. Thank you!!!!!!!!</span></div>
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</div>Divorce Facts! Did you know?tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2013-03-17:988554:BlogPost:13545232013-03-17T13:51:37.000ZJoanie Winberghttp://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/JoanieWinberg
<h3> <a href="http://socialmediabar.com/facts-about-divorce">http://socialmediabar.com/facts-about-divorce</a></h3>
<h3> <a href="http://socialmediabar.com/facts-about-divorce">http://socialmediabar.com/facts-about-divorce</a></h3>The facts about the Popular Diets- Secrets To Weight Losstag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2012-03-15:988554:BlogPost:12244922012-03-15T06:48:11.000ZSoniya Guptahttp://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/SoniyaGupta
<p>The most common and popular diets which are followed by many people for weight loss. Are they really helpful to contribute to a healthy and fit body.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #008000;"><b><span class="font-size-4">The Montignac diet</span></b></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>What is it?</b></span></p>
<p>It's a dissociated diet. This means that followers should ensure that they associate with their good food supplements with each meal. That is to say, for…</p>
<p>The most common and popular diets which are followed by many people for weight loss. Are they really helpful to contribute to a healthy and fit body.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #008000;"><b><span class="font-size-4">The Montignac diet</span></b></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>What is it?</b></span></p>
<p>It's a dissociated diet. This means that followers should ensure that they associate with their good food supplements with each meal. That is to say, for example, must be avoided at all costs to eat fat along with carbohydrate. So we forget the ham and cheese sandwiches, quiche Lorraine, spaghetti bolognese, lasagne and nuts, and several other food combinations.</p>
<p>The Montignac diet also recommends abandoning all refined sugars and carbohydrates that have a strong effect on blood sugar levels. This avoids the white pasta, white rice, potatoes and refined grains. Fructose is tolerated, as are whole grains, a few times a week. As for fats, vegetable fats are preferred over those of animal origin.</p>
<p>Once the ideal weight is reached, we propose a maintenance regime that is less restrictive than the regime focused on weight loss. This maintenance regime, which excludes all high glycemic foods, must be followed for life.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>For or against?</b></span></p>
<p>The <a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/anBNTkxyoY529WaU0401IwuqBZkl0WQXvwu1j-r*fiwR1m05HUTQ8qkxnYNQbM7RBjA0HKrNH7QDmeZxUnJq1Q__/WeightLossRecipes.jpg"><img class="align-left" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/anBNTkxyoY529WaU0401IwuqBZkl0WQXvwu1j-r*fiwR1m05HUTQ8qkxnYNQbM7RBjA0HKrNH7QDmeZxUnJq1Q__/WeightLossRecipes.jpg?width=300" width="300"/></a> diet is relatively easy to adopt, provided we know the fingertips food composition. It is tailored for business people who often eat out. It is effective and it was noted that his followers were less likely to regain lost weight than people of other popular diets, since this system relies on a real change in eating habits.</p>
<p>Those who follow him do not suffer from hunger because there is no calorie limits and the plan is very focused on the absorption of fiber and protein, which have an appetite suppressant. Very popular with the male, it has certain risks. Often too high in fat, it can cause problems with blood cholesterol. Since this system relies on a decrease in carbohydrate intake, may cause fatigue and weakness. Finally, the famous principle of the separation is somewhat lacking in scientific support.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Conclusion ...</b></span></p>
<p>The Montignac diet is not inherently bad, but it must be followed intelligently to be effective and not harmful to health.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Similar plans:</b></span></p>
<p>The GI Diet - The Diet Anthony</p>
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<p><span style="color: #008000;"><span class="font-size-4">The truth about diets ...</span> </span></p>
<p>Although some of these plans miracles may seem attractive well, it should be remembered that the plans are generally not the ideal solution to your weight problems. The dieting, in particular, you will certainly lose pounds quickly if you follow them carefully, but you're likely to regain any lost weight very quickly, as soon as you resume normal eating habits. Often, some time after a diet, you end up with even a few pounds heavier than before!</p>
<p>So that your figure is improving in a sustainable manner, we must rely on precisely the changes in your lifestyle that are sustainable, too. Diets are temporary and their effects are just as important. Rather than choosing to starve yourself or do you eat that soup or fruit for a few weeks, determine what changes you could make to your diet and you would be beneficial.</p>
<p>Do not change too many things at once, or you could crack quickly. Cut the bad habits one at a time and start <a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/7uFtMgQpQghAg516MJjGbAo3Z4RroCXmOcWZs03QpN4iSa2wMhQ2-*EmzKCxOwUzReV9hFmjoGIp-ei-CmNT-w__/HealthyWeightLossDiet.jpg"><img class="align-right" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/7uFtMgQpQghAg516MJjGbAo3Z4RroCXmOcWZs03QpN4iSa2wMhQ2-*EmzKCxOwUzReV9hFmjoGIp-ei-CmNT-w__/HealthyWeightLossDiet.jpg?width=350" width="350"/></a>practicing the sport gradually, it will be easier to maintain your assets. And certainly you do not like snow melt in the sun, but the weight you've lost after some time will be much more likely not to return.</p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Some tips for surprising results in weight loss</b></span></p>
<p>Here are a few ideas of simple things you can do and which in the long term, may give surprising results:</p>
<p>- Replace the cream with milk in your coffee. <br/> - Do not skip over breakfast, you will be less prone to cravings. <br/> - Replace the biscuit or cookie your meal with a fruit and yogurt, more supportive and less rich. <br/> - Cut in half the sugar in your recipes for muffins. <br/> - Exit the subway station and walk to the preceding rest of the way to the office. <br/> - Make sure your plate is always full of vegetables and 50%, and it also contains a good source of protein and a starch-wide. <br/> - Play a walk after lunch or dinner. <br/> - When the clerk will ask for Cinema: "With butter? "The answer is no. Make also missing the soft drink giant. You would not be forced to go to the bathroom in the middle of the film, anyway? <br/> - Drink a glass of water before meals. Often, it is believed to be hungry so we just thirsty. This habit will help you better recognize the signals of satiety when they arrive. <br/> - Eat slowly and avoid eating in front of the television. <br/> - Take the stairs instead of elevators to get to your office. Similarly, sulk escalators subway or shopping mall. <br/> - When eating out with your lover, offer to share a dessert rather than order two. It is best to line ... and so romantic!</p>
<p>You will probably find in your own lifestyle, some modifications of this kind that can be accomplished easily, without you suffering from deprivation.</p>
<p>He is not eating 450 calories a day and train 20 hours per week! It is better to change some habits lasting negative. And above all, allow you to cheat on the occasion! Your chances of success in <span class="font-size-2" style="color: #ff00ff;"><strong><a href="http://healthtipsyard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00ff;">weight loss</span></a></strong></span> in the long term will find increased.</p>
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<p>She is a Doctor, Holds MBBS degree from JIPMER. A health care enthusiast and a keen writer, She blogs everything about Health Care at <a href="http://healthtipsyard.com/" target="_blank">http://healthtipsyard.com/</a></p>Check Out Our 5 Award-Winning Times Table Multiplication Song Music Videos On YouTubetag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2010-04-30:988554:BlogPost:4450132010-04-30T20:41:38.000ZWendy Wisemanhttp://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/kiboomu
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<br/>Are You For or Against Health Care Reform and Why?tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2009-09-18:988554:BlogPost:3173202009-09-18T12:28:57.000ZJillylivihttp://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/aspenreallife
I am wondering how many parents are like me in their inability to keep up to date on political issues. It is frustrating to say the least, to not have the time to listen to the news or to read the newspapers and whenever I do get the chance to get better informed I usually wind up either in tears and angry from reality or completely confused.<br />
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Listening to educated people is my alternative and I try to listen to all sides so that I can make my own opinions. One of the most important topics…
I am wondering how many parents are like me in their inability to keep up to date on political issues. It is frustrating to say the least, to not have the time to listen to the news or to read the newspapers and whenever I do get the chance to get better informed I usually wind up either in tears and angry from reality or completely confused.<br />
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Listening to educated people is my alternative and I try to listen to all sides so that I can make my own opinions. One of the most important topics right now is Obama’s Healthcare Reform Plan and I could not hold an intelligent conversation about it to save my life so I went to a meeting on Organizing for Health Care to get better informed.<br />
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As I hobbled with my broken toe into the remarkably beautiful Aspen home with a view of Aspen Highlands looming outside the kitchen window. I felt like a fish out of water and proceeded to gobble down some fellow shrimp that were served on a platter and decided to listen only and keep my mouth shut for once.<br />
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The keynote speaker was Dr. Pramenko, a family physician from Grand Junction, Colorado. Grand Junction has one of the lowest-cost, highest-quality heath care systems in the country comparable to The Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanents. It has an accountable-care organization where the leading doctors and the hospital system adopted measures to blunt harmful financial incentives and took collective responsibility for improving the sum total of patient care.<br />
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This approach has been adopted in other places and all have produced enviably higher quality and lower costs than the average American town enjoys.<br />
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The first question that Dr. Pramenko asked was why anybody would want this relentless momentum of no change. It is true that Health Care does not work so why would people prefer to keep this system and allow our nation’s balance sheet to continue to skyrocket the cost of health care?<br />
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Dr. Pramenko, cited in The New Yorker in a June 1st article http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/06/01/090601fa_fact_gawande, said that there are three tenants to the plan that make it worth fighting for:<br />
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1. Universal Access<br />
2. Choice<br />
3. Cost Control<br />
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The second speaker was Sheri Cogley, a regional Field Director for Organizing for America, and she made the point that President Obama is staking his entire Presidency on Health Care Reform. Why would he risk serving only one term unless he believed that America needed a change?<br />
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The fact is that we are the only country that does not provide health insurance to it’s people and consequently there are more than 46 million Americans who are without health insurance.<br />
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My questions are:<br />
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Why wouldn’t we want to drive quality and control costs with a more efficient plan?<br />
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Why would we want to stand the risk of getting dropped by our insurance company when we are sick and need it the most?<br />
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Why wouldn’t we want to get rid of pre-existing conditions?<br />
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What convinces me the most that we need a change is that 70% of the people that support the bill today are Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals. Clearly, they are the ones who have the knowledge of how badly the system needs to change. It seems to me that we should pay attention to the experts.<br />
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On my way back to the car I decided that I can no longer be an innocent bystander. If this plan does not get passed than I will be guilty of letting my ignorance preclude me from helping to make our country a better place to live in.<br />
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I am very interested to hear why you, my readers, are for or against Health Care Reform. Please put your answers in the comments section of my Blog and I will do what I can to learn from all of you, whether you are for or against the plan.